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“Dear Betty, we only met for a few weeks when you and Leon were at Valley View. John and I enjoyed you both so much. I just found out today from...Read More »
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1 of 10 | Posted by: Gayle Beach - Westtown, NY

“Dear Betty & Family, Very sorry to learn that Cussy has passed away. I remember him from so many of the Wood family gatherings and weddings. ...Read More »
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2 of 10 | Posted by: A friend

“Dear Betty and family,Sorry to read about the passing of Leon. As president of The Florida Historical Society and on behalf of TFHS, we appreciated...Read More »
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3 of 10 | Posted by: Gary Randall - WARWICK, NY

“Many great memories of baseball with Pa when I was younger.
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4 of 10 | Posted by: Sean Smeltzer - Warwick, NY

“How well I remember Uncle Cussy saying, "Who's the greatest guy on the world? Cussy, of course!"...And he was the greatest!To Betty, Kenny, and the...Read More »
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6 of 10 | Posted by: Fred Matuszewski - Bedford, NH

“I had the opportunity to work with Leon during the 80's & 90's at Horton - as a staff nurse and then in the education dept. We did the monthly new...Read More »
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7 of 10 | Posted by: Karen Detch - Middletown, NY

“A bright light has gone out in our little world. We are so saddened to learn of Leons passing. We enjoyed his friendship and his good humor for so...Read More »
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10 of 10 | Posted by: Jan Hunt - Middletown - Friend

Leon Stanley "Cussy"Matuszewski of Florida, NY, a retired Director of building services for Horton Hospital, Middletown, entered into rest on Friday, November 03, 2017. He was 83.

The son of the late Teofil Matuszewski & Blanche Szelka Matuszewski, he was born in December 4, 1933 in Florida, NY.

He was a US Navy Korean Veteran where he was a corpsman. He was member of the American Legion Post 1250, Florida, NY and a member of Seward Seniors. Cussy enjoyed playing his daily poker games with his pals at their "private casino" spot. He was also a Past President of the Florida Cemetery Association.

Memories & Candles

Dear Betty, we only met for a few weeks when you and Leon were at Valley View. John and I enjoyed you both so much. I just found out today from one of Nurses that Leon passed. I am so sorry. Please know that we care and send you sincere condolences. Gayle and John Beach

Posted by: Gayle Beach - Westtown, NY - friend Nov 21, 2017

Dear Betty & Family, Very sorry to learn that Cussy has passed away. I remember him from so many of the Wood family gatherings and weddings. Always friendly, smiling, joking, and just having a good time. Prayers for you and your family. Sincerely, Carol Wood (Percy's daughter) Moran

Posted by: A friend Nov 13, 2017

Dear Betty and family,

Sorry to read about the passing of Leon. As president of The Florida Historical Society and on behalf of TFHS, we appreciated his time and knowledge he gave us for many years on our Annual 4th Grade Historic Tour of Florida.

The students sure appreciated his talk and tour of the Seward Family Cemetery Vault and the surrounding grave sites of the Seward Family.

How well I remember Uncle Cussy saying, "Who's the greatest guy on the world? Cussy, of course!"...And he was the greatest!To Betty, Kenny, and the rest of the family...so, so sorry to hear he is gone. The news came suddenly, as he was doing well.So happy we did have the opportunity to visit 3 weeks ago!

Posted by: Fred Matuszewski - Bedford, NH - Family Nov 06, 2017

I had the opportunity to work with Leon during the 80's & 90's at Horton - as a staff nurse and then in the education dept. We did the monthly new employee orientation in which many departments were represented. I remember calling on him to fill in for whoever the speaker was supposed to be to talk about sharps safety - he was very reluctant, feeling that he was not the best person but we persuaded him. He went in

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I had the opportunity to work with Leon during the 80's & 90's at Horton - as a staff nurse and then in the education dept. We did the monthly new employee orientation in which many departments were represented. I remember calling on him to fill in for whoever the speaker was supposed to be to talk about sharps safety - he was very reluctant, feeling that he was not the best person but we persuaded him. He went in front if that group,sat down on the steps of the stage and captivated everyone in the room with his direct honest discussion - he really cared about his fellow employees ! He will be missed!

A bright light has gone out in our little world. We are so saddened to learn of Leons passing. We enjoyed his friendship and his good humor for so many years of working with him and our Horton family. Our sincere sympathy. Jan and Paula Hunt